Ficus Tanuki

[SnwKng16]

I just "created" and ficus tanuki and while I'm waiting for it to fill out, I'm trying to figure out what style I should use for the tree. Any ideas or anyone else have one as well?

[Freebird11]

Tips:

Avoid excess water your ficus! The most common mistake people make is to add more water once the leaves begin to turn yellow. This is the opposite of what you should do. Always feel the soil surface with your fingertip. If it feels dry to the touch one inch below the surface, it is time to water. If the soil still feels moist and retain water for a day or two.

2
Provide adequate moisture, especially for new plants. Mist ficus plants at least twice a day.

3
Make a humidity tray by filling the dish with gravel plant. Runoff water from accumulating on the plate, which has two advantages: the roots will not sit in standing water - the most common cause of root rot, and excess water evaporates through the plant, providing additional moisture.

4
Choose a site with light, filtered. To determine if the light is bright enough for a ficus, you should be able to see your shadow on the wall behind the area you select. Early in the morning or the afternoon sun is fine, but avoid an area that receives direct sunlight throughout the day.

5
Find a place free from drafts. Place your ficus benjamina away from open doors or heating vents. Also avoid large windows that temperature changes during the day.

6
Ficus fertilize monthly throughout the growing season with a half strength liquid fertilizer or slow release fertilizer according to label instructions. Withhold fertilizer in the winter months.

[SnwKng16]

Thanks for some basic care tips. But I'm looking more for some special care for the tanuki tree such as how to tell I I can remove the wires, etc. I'm also looking more for some styles that I could use for the tree, the dead wood is semi-slanting to the left and is about 6'' tall. Any ideas? I'll try to post a photo soon

[Dutchie_Boy]

Some good information their Firebird.

I would also add to defoliate in late spring / early summer to decrease leafsize. Just cut the leaf at the base and leave the petiole/stem. To save your hands getting covered in sap, start cutting from the bottom of the tree.

Cheers

Mark

[Shaukat Islam]

How about posting some pics of your Ficus tanuki?

[na76]

How about posting some pics of your Ficus tanuki?

Indeed, nearly impossible to make styling suggestions without seeing pictures of the tree.